» Evaluate your emergency preparedness in case extreme weather causes power outages. Make sure you have a battery-operated radio, flashlights, several gallons of water, a first aid kit, nonperishable food, tools for shutting off gas and water lines, and, if at all possible, a backup heat supply such as a wood-burning stove or a generator and the fuel you'd need to operate either. Go to www.greene countymo.org/oem for more information on how to develop a family disaster plan.

Source: realestate.msn.com

To learn:

To learn:

» Home Depot workshops are held at 2104 E. Independence St. Go to www.homedepot.com or call 881-7277 for more information. All are free.

» Saturday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: 1 p.m., Get Your Home Holiday Ready. Learn about different painting projects, easy tiling projects and how to use trim and door paint to get your home ready for the holidays.

» Saturday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29: 1 p.m., Try It Before You Buy It Gift Ideas. Learn about a variety of impact drivers and drills.

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» Get ready for winter by laying in snow-clearing supplies. If you don't have a good snow shovel, get one. Also pick up sand, salt or an ice melter to help keep driveways and sidewalks clear.